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UMD alum announces presidential candidacy

By Rachel Clair University of Maryland alumnus Eric Swalwell officially announced his 2020 presidential run on Monday, April 8. During his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Swalwell, a father of two, stated that he intends to focus on gun control if elected. Swalwell is currently serving his third congressional term in California’s  fifteenth district, including the San Francisco area. In his official … Continue reading UMD alum announces presidential candidacy

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Gov. Hogan signs new gun regulations for Maryland

By Lindsey Collins Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed three new gun regulations into law on April 24, including a ban on a device used to accelerate fire in semi-automatic weapons called “bump stocks.” The bill was introduced into the Maryland legislature in light of the mass shooting in Las Vegas last year, said The Washington Post. “I wasn’t aware of this technology but I am … Continue reading Gov. Hogan signs new gun regulations for Maryland

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College Park City Council votes to send letters supporting stricter gun laws around domestic violence

By Lindsey Collins The College Park City Council unanimously approved a motion to send letters supporting stricter firearms laws for domestic violence convicts to the Maryland state government during a Feb. 27 meeting. College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn brought up a possible “loophole” in firearms laws that pertains to those convicted of domestic violence crimes during a meeting last Tuesday at the College Park City … Continue reading College Park City Council votes to send letters supporting stricter gun laws around domestic violence

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University student killed in murder-suicide near campus

A University of Maryland junior was shot and killed by his father last night in an apparent murder-suicide, Prince George’s County Police confirmed today. The suspect, 57-year-old Nasir Siddique, allegedly shot and killed his wife in their Bel Air home. He then drove to College Park, where he shot his son, Farhad Siddique, 19, before turning the gun on himself, according to PG County Police news release. Police … Continue reading University student killed in murder-suicide near campus

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